Samarth Jurel and Abhishek Kumar's Social Media Fallout After Controversial Remarks

Samarth Jurel and Abhishek Kumar's friendship has taken a hit following a controversial remark made by Samarth during an interview. The comment, where he referred to Abhishek as 'naukar', sparked disappointment and hurt feelings, leading to both actors unfollowing each other on Instagram. Abhishek expressed his discontent, stating that his family was affected by Samarth's words. The two had previously bonded during their stint on Bigg Boss 17, but their relationship has soured. As the situation unfolds, fans are left wondering about the future of their friendship and the reasons behind their social media actions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 10, 2026, 20:25 IST

Controversy Arises Between Samarth Jurel and Abhishek Kumar

Samarth Jurel, who is currently featured on Laughter Chefs 3 alongside Abhishek Kumar, recently made headlines for referring to his cooking partner as 'naukar' during an interview. This comment quickly gained traction online, prompting Abhishek to express his disappointment. The Udaariyaan star revealed that both his immediate and extended family were hurt by Samarth's words. Following this incident, both actors have decided to unfollow each other on Instagram. For context, the two had previously formed a bond during their time on Bigg Boss 17 alongside Isha Malviya.

Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel's Instagram Unfollow

Abhishek Kumar's account no longer shows Samarth in his following list, and vice versa. Their conflict escalated after Samarth jokingly called Abhishek 'naukar', suggesting that he worked as a cleaner for Vicky Jain and Krushna Abhishek. In a conversation with Nayandeep Rakshit, Samarth claimed he was a superior cook compared to Abhishek, stating that he enjoys causing chaos on Laughter Chefs 3. Unsurprisingly, these remarks did not sit well with Abhishek. He took to his Instagram stories to clarify that there is always a context to the jokes made on reality shows for the audience's understanding, and he found Samarth's comments to be disrespectful. He mentioned, "Maine woh video dekha aur uss waqt kuch nahi bola, lekin meri family or extended family uss statement se bahut hurt hui."

Check out his note below:

Abhishek further expressed that he has always held Samarth in high regard and considered him a good person, which is why he felt more disappointed by the remarks.

Samarth Jurel's Past Relationship and Support from Abhishek Kumar

For those who may not know, Samarth was in a relationship with Isha Malviya after her breakup with Abhishek. However, their romance ended following their time on Bigg Boss 17. After the split, it was Abhishek who provided comfort to Samarth. "The night Isha and I broke up, I was very troubled. I messaged Abhishek, and he replied, 'bhai tu theek hai na? Kya hua tere ko?' I told him I was not fine," Samarth shared in a previous interview with Instant Bollywood. While Abhishek has publicly addressed the situation, Samarth has yet to comment on the matter. Neither actor has officially explained the reason behind their decision to unfollow each other on social media. Stay tuned for further updates!